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What is the paint requirement for division II judging? Is BC/CC acceptable? I am getting ready to paint 6S455 and will be painting lemans stripes.I am debating between BC/CC (for the sole purpose of the stripes) and single stage acrylic urethane. I like to spray the single stage (easier to over spray) but like the idea of the stripes being buried under clear coat.

What is the paint requirement for division II judging? Is BC/CC acceptable? I am getting ready to paint 6S455 and will be painting lemans stripes.I am debating between BC/CC (for the sole purpose of the stripes) and single stage acrylic urethane. I like to spray the single stage (easier to over spray) but like the idea of the stripes being buried under clear coat.

It is not so much a paint requirement as much as a look requirement. You will will need to make some choices .If concours show judging is your primary motivation the single stage and orange peel will have the correct look and maximum points. A base coat clear coat can still get that look if you leave some orange peel. The burying the stripe in clear coat will be a points deduction in concours. If you are not concerned about the original look that concours competition encourages then you can paint the car with the system that you like best. You choose. Bob

..........I am debating between BC/CC (for the sole purpose of the stripes) and single stage acrylic urethane. I like to spray the single stage (easier to over spray) but like the idea of the stripes being buried under clear coat.

That will guarantee loss of points since it will not look original - sorry but that is the choices

No real differences between Div I and II in the paint department. But we don't test the paint as some organizations do

Single stage (paint and clear are mixed ) may look spotty when applied and will be difficult to buff to remove dirt. You will be asking for trouble if you use single stage . Two stage (base/clear) with 3 coats of clear will be the easiest and can be buffed to removed imperfections . No deductions at SAAC or MCA for BC/CC. Rick Nochta SAAC 36 65-66 Shelby Asst. Head Judge , MCA Gold Card